FAN-TASTIC!

I just want to give a shout-out to your wonderful magazine. The world events going on right now are scary, and it calms me to cozy up in my recliner and open up your inspiring magazine and read feel-good articles like “Fans (and Friends) Forever.” I begin to realize that those things that bring joy to us are still here, and still working their magic in our lives. Thank you, AARP, for that jolt of happiness you bring me each month. I’m glad I read slowly.

CAROLYN COLMER

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

I’ll always be a fan of Lily Tomlin. Years ago, when I was editor of a local magazine, she was coming to town for a show, so I did a short interview with her. Most celebrities can’t wait to be done with these talks. But after the allotted 15 minutes, Lily asked if I had everything I needed and offered more time. Her generosity is one of my best memories from my career.

GLENN GULLICKSON

Phoenix, Arizona

I admire these strong women. But when they talked about being sports fans, they only gave examples of men’s sports! We still have a Kristine Lilly T-shirt from when she played on the Boston Breakers, and our family enjoys the FIFA Women’s World Cup as well as the men’s. We celebrate athletic prowess of all genders, and our fanhood is local as well as national. Gymnastics, swimming, ultimate Frisbee—so many sports we can enjoy being fans of.

DEBORAH STROD

Lexington, Massachusetts

NOT CUCKOO FOR COCOA

One thing to watch out for in cocoa products is heavy metal content [“Loco for Cocoa”]. Consumer Reports just did an article regarding the hazards of lead and cadmium in chocolate. There was a wide variety of levels found in the various popular brands.

ANDREW WING

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX

Any conversation about sex in a woman’s 50s is incomplete without discussing hormone replacement therapy [“Start Your Own Sexual Revolution”]. Menopause hits us all with different severity. Hormone replacement therapy helps many women enjoy sex again.

SHELLY GATES

 Griffith, Indiana

I enjoyed this article. But one issue that was blatantly absent concerned body appearance. For example, advising those who have had a mastectomy or are dealing with a terminal illness yet would like to be intimate.

SUSAN O’NEILL

Cocoa, Florida

Your article seemed to convey that all older adults are white, heterosexual and monogamous. Why not give seniors of many different perspectives something to be excited about sexually?

ROSARA TORRISI

Syosset, New York

JANE FLEISHMAN

Northampton, Massachusetts

SABITHA PILLAI-FRIEDMAN

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania